Di’s ex-bodyguard hits out at Prince Harry

PRINCESS Diana's former bodyguard has criticised Prince Harry over his dealings with Thomas Markle Sr, claiming he should have done more to protect his new wife's father.

Retired Metropolitan Police inspector Ken Wharfe - who led the security team for Harry's mum from 1987 until 1993 - told Yahoo UK that the royal should have "insisted" that Palace aides were dispatched to help Mr Markle deal with the sudden barrage of press.

"This was a case that was badly dealt with by the Palace," Mr Wharfe said.

"This relationship (Thomas and Meghan) is going to be played out their entire life … I just hope she can find a way through it."

"I think the Palace was at fault not to earmark this problem very early on. His behaviour (is) as a result of poor advice or no advice," he added.

While Prince Harry and Mr Markle have reportedly never met in person, it's understood they've spoken on the phone a number of times. However, according to Mr Markle, their last conversation in May ended with him hanging up on his son-in-law.